Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders
They sit in our pews. They come to our church picnics. They may even teach Sunday school or serve on a committee. They are sexual predators, and no church or ministry is immune to the devastating effects of child sexual abuse and the resulting litigation.\ Good intentions alone will not stop the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual damage resulting from just one incident of abuse. This invaluable guide, written by an experienced attorney and active church member, provides must-have...
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An invaluable handbook written by an experienced lawyer for confronting and avoiding the spiritual, emotional, and financial devastation resulting from churches not anticipating the presence of sexual predators in the church. Many flourishing churches have been destroyed by child molestation and the resulting litigation. Unfortunately, sexual predators within the walls of the church are not uncommon. They sit in our pews. They come to our picnics. They even preach from our pulpits and teach in our classes. How can a church protect itself and its children from a very real threat and avoid financial catastrophe brought on by a groundswell of lawsuits? This practical and pertinent book by attorney Voyle Glover cuts to the chase, providing concise, succinct guidelines for protection against sexual predators. Glover's expertise on a wide variety of issues will minimize a church's risk by reducing the opportunities for predators, decreasing liability, and managing the excessive legal exposure. Topics include: • Insurance issues that need to be addressed and understood now. • Is forgiveness an issue when dealing with a repentant child molester? • Why it is essential to distinguish between restoration, love, and obligations. • What to do when there is an accusation raised against a church member. • What about sexual assaults by leadership? • Guidelines for pastors and other leaders in counseling situations. Includes forms designed to help protect the church.
\ The Grand Rapids PressGlover, an attorney says churches must prepare themselves for the possibility of abuse as they work to prevent it. He offers invaluable advice handling the media, insurance and integrating sexual offenders into a congregation.\ — Ann Byle\ \ \ \ \ Next Step Resources"This practical and pertinent book by attorney Voyle Glover cuts to the chase, providing concise, succinct guidelines for protection against sexual predators. Glover's expertise on a wide variety of issues will minimize a church's risk by reducing the opportunities for predators, decreasing liability, and managing the excessive legal exposure."\ \ \ Church Libraries"Not only should this book be in the church library, but librarians should point out this important book to all church leadership. No church can afford to ignore these issues. Highly recommended."\ \ \ \ \ Pneuma ReviewAny pastor or church leader who follows the advice in this book will dramatically lower his personal and corporate liability in the event of a sexual predator's attack. Voyle Glover, Attorney At Law, delivers an excellent work in this light.\ — Kirk Wesley Hunt\ \ \ \ \ The Biblical Evangelist"The most helpful part of the book may be the appendices. There are 11 of them, some very short, but some that might be considered worth the price of the book. We think especially of the forms, such as 'Children's Worker Application,' 'Consent by Volunteer Worker,' and the two 'Questions to Ask,' one dealing with references and one with former churches. We thought the 'Tip Sheet for Trips and Outings' and the information as to where to get information checks ('Resources') were very helpful too. Let's put it like this: the cost of this book is extremely minimal compared with what your church might lose in a law suitóto say nothing of your reputation in the community. We highly recommend it."\ \ \ \ \ Author's Choice Reviews"This is an easily read, informative book, handling the subject with sensitivity and a solid dose of truth on all three levels: spiritual, realistic and legal. It is also a must have for every single church, pastor and church leader. Run, do not walk, to the nearest outlet to get this book."\ — Carolyn R. Scheidies\ \ \ \ \ Pneuma Review\ - Kirk Wesley Hunt\ "Any pastor or church leader who follows the advice in this book will dramatically lower his personal and corporate liability in the event of a sexual predator's attack. Voyle Glover, Attorney At Law, delivers an excellent work in this light."\ \ \ \ \ Author's Choice Reviews\ - Carolyn R. Scheidies\ "This is an easily read, informative book, handling the subject with sensitivity and a solid dose of truth on all three levels: spiritual, realistic and legal. It is also a must have for every single church, pastor and church leader. Run, do not walk, to the nearest outlet to get this book."\ \ \ \ \ The Grand Rapids Press\ - Ann Byle\ Glover, an attorney says churches must prepare themselves for the possibility of abuse as they work to prevent it. He offers invaluable advice handling the media, insurance and integrating sexual offenders into a congregation.\ \
